"It is the defiling of both."
There's an edge to his voice that wasn't there before.
And with a boost from some previously unused thrusters, it easily swerves to the side. (17)
Zarenth raises his hand in a 90 degree angle, turning himself sideways, arm facing the oncoming force, along with his head, the machines behind him kneeling and drawing their weapons, revving their machine guns, preparing their rocket launchers, etc.
The two tanks aim their barrels to the ground..
Zarenth then drops his hand, now pointing to the group.
The air is suddenly ablaze with bullets, lasers, and rockets, all aiming to shred through the shield. (14)